Assessing Effectiveness of Humanitarian Activities against COVID-19 Disruption: The Role of Blockchain-Enabled Digital Humanitarian Network (BT-DHN)

Sudhanshu Joshi, Manu Sharma, Rashmi Prava Das, Kamalakanta Muduli, Rakesh Raut, B. E. Narkhede, Himanshu Shee and Abhishek Misra
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Sudhanshu Joshi: Operations and Supply Chain Management Area, School of Management, Doon University, Dehradun 248001, India
Manu Sharma: Department of Management Studies, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun 248002, India
Rashmi Prava Das: Computer Science Department, CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar 752054, India
Kamalakanta Muduli: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Lae 411, Papua New Guinea
Rakesh Raut: Operations & Supply Chain Management, National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai 400087, India
B. E. Narkhede: Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing Systems, National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai 400087, India
Himanshu Shee: Supply Chain & Logistics Management, College of Business, Victoria University, Melbourne 8001, Australia
Abhishek Misra: Department of Management Studies, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun 248002, India

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 3, 1-22

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 214 countries across the world, disrupting the supply of essential commodities. As the pandemic has spread, humanitarian activities (HAs) have attempted to manage the various situation but appear ineffective due to lack of collaboration and information sharing, inability to respond towards disruption, etc. This study aims to determine and provide insights into the critical factors that may enhance the effectiveness of HAs during the pandemic. A systematic literature review was undertaken to explore critical factors and validated by experts using the fuzzy–Delphi method. These were further assessed to identify the cause-and-effect relationship by means of the fuzzy decision-making trial and laboratory (DEMATEL) method. The results show that building a blockchain-enabled digital humanitarian network (BT-DHN) is the most significant factor during the pandemic. The use of digital platforms for sharing real-time information enhances the effectiveness of HAs. This study offers stakeholders, policymakers, and decision-makers the opportunity to consider these factors in strategic planning to deal with pandemic disruption.

Keywords: humanitarian activities (HAs); humanitarian organization (HO); pandemic disruption; COVID-19; blockchain-enabled digital humanitarian networks (BT-DHN) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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